~ sinfully good chicken tetrazzini ~ cassies
After trying many different Tetrazzini recipes and being disappointed, I decided to take some of the flavors I did like and create my own. Needless to say, I've already been informed not to ever change a thing. My search for Tetrazzini is over. Just awesome!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 - 8
Ingredients
- 12 ounces prepared spaghetti, drain
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breast - grilled and cubed - or close to 4 cups
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons better than bouillon, chicken base
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- TOPPING
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs - i used one onion roll i had left over, was wondeful made into crumbs- done in food prossesor
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
How To Make ~ sinfully good chicken tetrazzini ~ cassies
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Step 1Grill chicken, cool and cube. Set aside. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, over medium heat, melt butter and add onion and garlic, saute until onion is tender, stirring often. Stir in the flour and continuously stir for a minute. Whisk in the milks and wine. Continue cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Stir in the pepper, builllon, creole seasoning, cheese and cubed chicken, stir until cheese is melted. Stir in pasta, mix well. Spread mixture into prepared dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until bubbly.
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Step 3Mix crumbs, butter and Parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over pasta, place back into oven and bake another 15 minutes, or until golden.
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Step 4Leave set up for 5 minutes, before cutting. Serve with a salad and a good Italian bread if preferred. Delicious!
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Pasta
Category:
Casseroles
Culture:
Italian
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#savory
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#cheese
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#delicious
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#main-dish
Keyword:
#chicken
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#pasta
Keyword:
#Italian
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Bake
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